Bill from NYC
-
Posts
21,117 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Gallery
Profiles
Forums
Events
Posts posted by Bill from NYC
-
-
Cleeland was a player that I was hoping the Bills would draft in the year we traded our 1st round pick for RJ. In college, he was a great blocker, ran nice patterns and had glue hands.
We wound up selecting Cowart, who was great for the Bills for a period of time (however brief), and Cleeland not only was injured, but on the wrong end of a very serious Hazing incident after being drafted by the saints.
Two questions:
1) How much does he have left?
2) What is his contract status?
Thanks for any info. This guy could truly play football at one time, and I am wondering how he might possibly fit now.
-
LOL, I was thinking the same thing. Expect to get hit with a "big game" post. The "cant win on the road" thing seems to be gone.
-
No need. I merely stated an opinion ("I think the center is more important...") which I have absolutely no need to justify to you. You, on the other hand, pretty clearly said that the quarterback is obviously and factually the most important player, and anyone who disagrees is an idiot. Well...if it's so "undoubted" and "basic"...it should also be factually verifiable. So verify it with facts.
They signed Duce Staley. I guess we're both wrong, and running back is most important then...
Tom, Pitt suffered huge injuries to their OL last year.
I think that too might involve Drew.
-
So you "hate" people who do not hate Drew?
I am starting to see your point. Maybe Drew is the only thing in the world that matters, not just in terms of football but to life itself.
-
Thank you Tom. If someone here is going to shut me up, I would rather it be you.
-
Posted this in another topic, but since some people like to repeat the same thing over three thousand different threads, I'll rebutt your point here, too.
No one is justifying "only blaming the QB."
But, just like every other position (including the often [unfairly] maligned offensive line), the quarterback needs to be held accountable.
Unfortunately for Drew's relatives that post on this board, the quarterback is undoubtedly the most important position on offense. If you're going to try and argue something as basic as this, please don't bother hitting the "reply" button.
People are upset that the board is a flurry of quarterback posts, but it's because that's the most important offensive position AND it's one that we are struggling at. It's a big issue this offseason, so get used to it.
If it will help you to evaluate Drew Bledsoe's performance here in Buffalo, just pretend his name is Shane Matthews.
Forget about the prestige, forget about the pedigree, forget about the name, forget about what he's done elsewhere - it doesn't matter. All that matters is what he's been able to do here.
And he hasn't shown us that he can consistently be a player that helps our team. Bottom line.
Thanks for addressing the question AND for giving me instructions on how to reply to a post.
Now, run along back to your "I hate Drew" cave.
-
Is it considered OK here to blame Drew, but not OK to blame Travis Henry for this team being out of the playoffs?
Btw, you might want to check the sack stats (as BFII did) and the w/l stats AFTER Travis was benched.
Anyway, I was just wondering because the prevalent theme here seems to be...
Drew = Bad
Travis = "heart and soul" or some other nonsense
-
-
How right you are !!!!
The coach was a rookie, and those were the "Travis Henry" Bills. MW was just geting in shape, and Mcnally was putting his best OL together. Oh, and Vincent AND Milloy were hurt.
Eliminate even one of those factors and another win would be very likely, but no....let's only blame the qb!
Very good post Bro!
-
11-5, perhaps better and the Bills would be in the playoffs no doubt.
-
I think it is very telling when Eric Moulds was talking about a "open QB competition" between JP Losman and Drew Bledsoe
As a starting WR....you would think Eric would be behind Drew 100 percent....especially with the "its my team" comment by Bledsoe....but Eric doesn't seem to be going down that road....to me he seems OPEN TO haveing a rookie QB behind center if that is the choice between him and bledsoe....IN OTHER WORDS....THE BEST QB SHOULD PLAY
Telling? Why? Did you expect him to say that JP is a skinny, seemingly frail and untested kid?
-
If you are looking for a shifty/change of pace guy, I would go with Darren Sproles of Kansas State. He is much in the Barry Sanders mold.
The Sproles/McGahee combo would be a lot like Dunn/Duckett in Atlanta.
Another bonus: You could pick up Sproles in rounds 4-6 probably. Use those higher picks on other positions, OL, DBs.
How about Moats from La Tech?
-
In many mock drafts Atlanta is choosing a LT with their late 1st rd pic (25th)..it makes much sense for the Falcons to acquire a proven LT for immediate impact and a guy who seems to want to retire a Falcon.
A 25th pick would not be Jennings..but would certainly allow the Blls to move forward drafting perhaps a top Guard to block for Mcgahee or obviously an OT.
I could not see this happening if Atlanta had finished out of the playoffs and holding a top 10 pick....but they are in the playoffs and have a 'lets win now' attitude' and the pick is much later. Also the new guy there Mora will not feel burned over the Peerless price deal..he was not there......any coach with clout would push for a proven LT over a rookie.
Despite what JJ might want, my guess is that he is not going to Atlanta.
If Atlanta was to get a LT with the 25th pick, he would come with a far cheaper price tag than Jennings. Besides, Vick is left handed. Would they pay JJ huge money for him to play LT, or move him to the right?
Also, with Vick being such a great runner/scrambler, the falcs probably need less pass protection than many other teams. Vick, imo, could use weapons more than he needs Jennings for 6 mil per season.
You know where I think Jennings will go? You guessed it. Miami.
-
If it sits well with Coach McNally it suits me just fine, and would save a ton of cap space.
-
No, and I should have listed that position. John from Hemet mentioned 2 FAs, but I know little about them.
I would like to see more of Euhus.
-
I will list the positions that we need the most help in (imo) and where the help would be easier to get:
Offensive Line:
TD proved that an excellent OG can be brought in through free agency. If Hopkins really is a cap cut, he is certainly an option at LT should Jennings depart (which imo will happen).
Still, the Bills need strong reserves, so I am hoping that the OL is improved via both the draft and free agency.
Cornerback:
Yes, we did get Vincent through free agency. The problem is, he plays safety. It seems rare that a team will let a cb walk. Winfield did, but I was one who was not in love with his coverage and ball handling skills. Additionally, didn't he get more than 30 million dollars? Sorry, too much for my blood.
Looking at the above, the draft seems like the place to go, and I expect the Bills first selection to be a cb.
Linebacker:
Although Stamer appears to be liked by the coaches, depth seems to be lacking in this area. I am thinking that either avenue would be OK to get help at this position.
Kicker:
Draft.
Defensive End:
It would be great to get depth here, but we already have some with Denney. These guys are at such a premium that it is very tough to get one from either avenue. My choice would be to roll the dice with a late round "project."
Running Back
Travis is history folks. I am hoping for a draft pick to replace him, and it need not necessarily be an early one. For whatever reason, rbs seem to last longer in the draft.
Comments?
-
Great post FFS. That was a good TD draft recap.
I too think that the odds of the Bills moving into round 1 are slim. We dont have extra picks to offer, and I have made my prediction as to what we will get for Henry (if anything) well known.
There is always a chance of TD trying to move up in other rounds. He seems to love taking chances in the draft and this year will probably be the same.
I think that many will be surprised by his early selections.
-
I think you make some very good points actually Bill, but his troubles started well before he got to Buffalo. I think he was like 17-19 or something in his last couple seasons with New England and he's 23-25 with the Bills.
His career record is right around .500. He's been on some bad teams (2002 and '03 here) but he's also been on some very good ones too and always seemed to come up short when it counts.
I don't really base my opinion on a quarterback with stats. If we did that Rob Johnson could be considered a good QB. We both know he's not. The little things are what are important. Tom Brady isn't as physically gifted as Drew is but Tom Brady does the little things so much better than Drew and those things lead to wins. The little things Drew does wrong lead to losses.
BF, now toy are making sense but remember, I posted that to you because you stated that Bledsoe is "not a good NFL qb."
Sorry, I just don't buy that statement in the literal sense.
-
-
Congrats AKC. That was as good as anything I have ever read on this board. I wish that there were more journalists who could even approach that great level of writing.
-
-
-
To answer some questions:
Terry projects to be a mid to late 1st Round pick right now.
Tait indeed signed with the Bears last year.
Finally, Here's a link to the 2005 Free Agent OTs
Please answer one more....Is Hopkins considered to be a likely cap casualty? I am intrigued by Hopkins. I know he is not young, but I feel he would be a possible short term LT should JJ leave, which I see happening.
What's up with BH, do you know?
-
Another "what if"
in The Stadium Wall Archives
Posted
Imo, if Wade Phillips was the DC of the Buffalo Bills this season, we would have won 12 games. I saw little defensive talent out there against the jests yesterday, and the chargers won a ton of games.
I respect Schottenheimer, but Wade is a defensive guru, and imo, he should get a ton of credit for the chargers' success this season.
Gray imo WILL come along, but he did FAR less than Wade with perhaps twice the talent.